Executive summary. -- I. Introduction. -- II. The search for middle ground. -- A. The U.S.: caught between Turkey and the YPG. -- B. Moscow's missed opportunity? -- C. The YPG and Damascus: playing for time. -- III> A war of attrition with ISIS remnants. -- A. The SDF's approach to ISIS detainees. -- B. Deteriorating relations between the SDF and local tribes. -- C.A shrinking U.S. footprint. -- IV. Looking ahead. -- A. Avoiding a new war. -- B. Avoiding an ISIS resurgence. -- V. Conclusion. -- Appendices
Summary
The U.S. decision to leave troops in north-eastern Syria has bought the area time but not lasting stability. Washington should press its Kurdish YPG allies to loosen their PKK ties - lest Ankara intervene - and stop obstructing their autonomy talks with Damascus
Notes
"31 July 2019"--Cover
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Notes
Online resource; title from PDF cover page (viewed August 7, 2019)
